warning OPEL COMBO 2010 User Guide

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Keys, doors, windows
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Opening and closing the luggage
compartment 3 when the anti-theft
alarm system is enabled
1. To unlock:
Tailgate:
Turn key clockwise all the way
past the horizontal position. The tailgate
is unlocked and monitoring of the
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
are disabled.
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Leaf doors:
Turn key anticlockwise all the
way past the vertical position. The leaf
doors are unlocked and monitoring of
the passenger compartment and vehicle
tilt are disabled.
2. Open the tailgate or leaf doors.
3. Close the tailgate or leaf doors.
4. To lock: Turn key back to horizontal or
vertical position. Monitoring of the
interior and vehicle tilt is enabled after
approx. 10 seconds. Note
zModifications to the passenger
compartment, such as fitting seat
covers, could hinder the function of
passenger compartment monitoring.
zSwitch off passenger compartment
monitoring of the interior of the parked
vehicle is being heated.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote control or by
switching on the ignition. The anti-theft
alarm system is deactivated at the same
time.

36 Keys, doors, windows
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Window in the sliding doors
3 Electric windows
3
Operational readiness
Operational when the ignition key is in
position 1 in the ignition switch.
Illumination of the rocker switches
indicates operational readiness.
Operational readiness ceases when the
driver’s door is open.
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Operation
To operate the window in stages, tap the
rocker switch. For automatic opening or
closing, hold the switch pressed for slightly
longer; to stop window movement, tap
rocker switch again.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters resistance
above the middle of the window during
automatic closing, it is immediately
stopped and the window opened again.
If the windows do not move easily (e.g. due
to frost), repeatedly tap the rocker switch
for the window in question repeatedly until
the window has been closed in stages. zTo open
= Release joint and push
outwards.
zTo close
= Pull joint and engage.
9 Warning
Exercise care when operating electric
windows. Risk of injury, especially for
children.
Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they move.

38 Seats, InteriorSeats, Interior
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Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull the handle at the front of the seat,
move the seat and then release the handle
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Adjusting the backrests
Take the pressure off the backrest and turn
the hand wheel on the side. Front seats ........................................... 38
Head restraints .................................... 40
Luggage compartment extension ..... 42
Lashing eyes 3.................................... 44
Luggage compartment cover3......... 44
Safety net 3......................................... 45
Load compartment grille3................ 46
Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 47
Three-stage safety system.................. 48
Three-point seat belts ......................... 48
Belt tensioners...................................... 50
Operation of the seat belts................. 52
Child restraint system 3...................... 53
Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems ............................... 55
Airbag system ...................................... 56
Use of child restraint systems 3......... 61
Cigarette lighter 3............................... 61
Accessory socket 3.............................. 61
Ashtray 3............................................. 62
Stowage compartments ...................... 63
Extendable stowage trays 3.............. 64
Coin holder 3....................................... 65
Sun visors.............................................. 65
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.

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Seats, Interior
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Adjust height of seat
Lift lever and relieve some weight from seat
to raise it or press down on seat with body
weight to lower it.
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Tilting the backrests forward
In order to fold the backrest forwards, lift
the release lever.
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Seat position
zSit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals. Slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible.
9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.

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Seats, Interior
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Adjusting the centre rear head restraint 3
To improve visibility when the centre rear
s e a t i s n o t o c c u p i e d o r t o f o l d t h e b a c k r e s t ,
press the detent springs on the guide
sleeves to release the head restraint and
push it all the way down.
If the centre seat is occupied, set the head
restraint to the first or second position
according to the height of the passenger.
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Head restraint position
The middle of the head restraint should be
at eye level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to the highest
position. Set to the lowest position for short
persons.

Removal - see page 341.
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Removing the head restraint
Release both catches by pressing and
withdraw head restraint.
The rear, centre head restraint 3 cannot be
removed.
Note
Only approved objects or components
must be attached to the head restraint of
the unoccupied front passenger seat.
9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint set to
the proper position.

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Seats, Interior
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Safety net
3
Passengers must not be carried behind the
safety net.
The safety net can be fitted behind the rear
seats or, with the rear seat backrest folded
down, behind the front seats.
Remove the luggage compartment cover
as necessary 344.
Unroll the safety net.
Fitting behind the rear seats
There are two installation apertures in the
roof frame above the rear seats: Open the
cover. Engage one side of the upper net
rod in one side, extend the rod and engage
in the other side. Close the cover.
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Fold down both rear seat backrests.
Hook tensioning straps into lashing eyes in
floor and tighten by pulling on the loose
end of the strap.
Reposition and engage the backrests.
Fitting behind front seats
Pull up both rear seat cushions and fold
down rear seat backrests.
Open the cover of the installation
apertures in the roof frame above the front
seats. Engage the net rod in one side,
extend the rod and engage in the other
side. Close the cover.
Hook tensioning straps into brackets in
floor and tighten by pulling on the loose
end of the strap.
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Removing
Swivel tensioning strap length adjusters
upward and unhook straps. Open the
cover. Unhook upper net rod and close
cover.
Roll the safety net.
9 Warning
The brackets must not be used as
lashing eyes to prevent objects that are
being transported from sliding around
344.

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Load compartment grille
3
To prevent vehicle occupants from being
injuried by loose cargo, a load
compartment grille can be installed behind
the front seats.
Split load compartment grille3
To enlarge the load compartment, the
grille can be moved forwards on the front
passenger’s side.
Push the head restraint of the front
passenger seat down as far as it will go
340.
Tilt front passenger’s seat backrest
forward by raising release lever and push
down to lock in position.
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Engage lever on load compartment grille
at top position, as shown in illustration.
Engaging the lever prevents damage to
the front passenger’s seat.
Position load compartment grille above
retainer in front passenger’s seat backrest.
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Lock load compartment grille in retainer.
To do so, engage lever at bottom position,
as shown in illustration.
9 Warning
The load compartment grille must
always be locked in one of the retainers
when the vehicle is in use, and the lever
must be engaged at its bottom position.

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Seats, Interior
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Notes on loading the vehicle zHeavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed as far
forward as possible against the rear seat
backrests or, if the rear seat backrests
are folded down, against the front seat
backrests. If objects are to be stacked,
the heavier objects should be placed at
the bottom.
zSecure heavy objects with lashing
straps3 attached to lashing eyes 3
344.
zWhen transporting objects with the
backrests folded down, install the safety
net 3 345.
zClose the luggage compartment
cover3. zIf the seat backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, the backrests
must be fully upright and engaged in
position 342.
zDo not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the backrests.
zThe warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit
(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.
zDo not place any objects in front of the
rear window or on the instrument panel.
zNo objects must be placed in the area in
which the airbags inflate, as they could
cause injury when the systems are
deployed.
zThe load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, handbrake and gear
selector, or hinder the freedom of
movement of the driver. Do not place
any unsecured objects in the interior.
zDo not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior.
zThe payload is the difference between
the permitted gross vehicle weight
(identification plate 3182) and the EC
kerb weight.
zTo calculate the EC kerb weight, enter
the data for your vehicle on page 189. zThe EC kerb weight includes allowances
for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90 % full).
zOptional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight.
zWeights and payload 3189.
zDriving with a roof load increases the
sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds
and has a detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle’s higher
centre of gravity. Distribute the load
evenly and secure it properly with
retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
to the load conditions. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h. Check and
retighten the straps frequently. Observe
country-specific regulations.
zThe permissible roof load is 100 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the
roof rack plus the load carried.
zIf objects are transported in the load
compartment, the split load
compartment grille
3 must always be
locked in one of the retainers and the
lever must be engaged at its bottom
position 346.
zWhen stowing objects in the stowage
compartment above the front seats,
secure against falling out.

48 Seats, InteriorThree-stage safety system Comprising:
zthree-point seat belts,
zbelt tensioners at the front seats,
zairbag systems for driver and front
passenger3.
The three stages are activated in sequence
depending on the severity of the accident:
zThe automatic seat belt locking devices
prevent the belt strap from being pulled
out and thus ensure that the vehicle
occupants are retained in their seats.
zThe seat belts of the front seats are
pulled downwards at the belt buckles.
This tightens the seat belt, the occupants
are slowed down at an early stage of
vehicle deceleration and stress on the
body is reduced.
zThe airbag systems are also triggered in
the event of severe accidents and form a
safety cushion for the occupants. Carefully follow the instructions
accompanying the child restraint system.
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Three-point seat belts The seat belts have an automatic retractor,
so that the belt is spring tensioned and
always lies against the body.
Information on the correct seat position
339.
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.
This prevents the seat belt from extending,
keeping the occupant in his or her seat.
9 Warning
The airbag systems serve to supplement
the three-point seat belts and belt
tensioners. The seat belts must therefore
always be worn. Disregard of these
instructions may lead to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle passengers
should be informed accordingly.

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Seats, Interior
Seat belts are only designed for use by one
person at a time. They are not suitable for
persons younger than 12 years of age or
smaller than 150 cm.
For children up to 12 years of age, we
recommend the Opel child restraint system
353. Checking the seat belts
From time to time, check the functionality
of all seat belt system components and
check for damage. Have damaged
components replaced. Have seat belts and
deployed belt tensioners replaced in a
workshop after an accident.
Make sure that seat belts are not damaged
or trapped by sharp objects.
9 Warning
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, persons not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow
occupants and themselves.